James Young, BACP
James Young is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with four years of practice.
About James
James Young is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with four years of practice. He draws on client-centred work and solution-focused ideas to help people manage stress, anxiety and depression. He also uses somatic and trauma-focused approaches when trauma or body-based symptoms are part of the picture.
He keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on small steps that move someone forward. For people facing relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief or career uncertainty he helps clarify priorities and build coping routines.
Background and approach
James has experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns, including panic attacks, compassion fatigue, addiction issues, anger and questions about identity or life purpose. He also works with problems such as abandonment, attachment, communication breakdowns and dissociation. This range means he can combine talking and body-focused exercises where helpful.
James is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He offers sessions in English and is available to people in the UK and internationally. Appointments are offered through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
People starting with James begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and arranging sessions that suit their schedule. Sessions are delivered online by video calls, phone, live chat or text messaging, so therapy can fit around work and family commitments.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 391813 | January 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What James works with
Everything James lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches James lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and what is already working. Sessions often set short-term goals and track progress between meetings, making it a good fit for people wanting focused change around stress, career decisions or parenting challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. James will discuss options and decide together with the client what feels most helpful. That collaborative planning can include mixing talking and body-based somatic exercises when trauma or physical symptoms are present.
Online therapy gives flexibility in how sessions happen. Video calls let people read facial cues and use screen sharing for worksheets, phone sessions suit lower bandwidth or shorter check-ins, and live chat or text-based messaging work for ongoing check-ins or clearer record keeping. These options help therapy fit around work, family and travel commitments while keeping the focus on progress and practical tools.
Frequently asked
What issues does James commonly help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma as well as relationship and parenting concerns. He also addresses problems such as addiction, panic attacks and low self-esteem.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions blend client-centred listening with solution-focused planning and somatic techniques. The work tends to be practical and aimed at small, manageable changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of clinical experience working with diverse mental health and wellbeing issues. That experience includes approaches that attend to trauma and bodily symptoms.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts clients from outside the UK as well.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does costing work?
Sessions use a subscription model that varies with location and therapist availability and can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to his availability.
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